Raeven told Bastien an hour later, “but it’s delicious.” Bastien nodded, sipped more of his champagne. She suspected he’d saved it to celebrate the defeat of Jourdain and had probably imagined sharing it with his quartermaster, Maine. She would never buy that dinner and wine for Percy. The celebration and victory were bittersweet for both of them. She looked about the wardroom. It seemed empty with only the two of them. But at least the food was delicious. It was some sort of fish, spiced and seasoned in a way the cook on board the Regal would never have managed. Salviati, the Shadow’s cook, might not be much on presentation, but he more than made up for it with taste. She forked up another bite, noted Bastien was not eating. “I think there are crepes for dessert,” he told her. She smiled. “How very French. Speaking of France…” The subject had to be raised at some point. “What changed your mind?”
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